Position Papers

A position paper is a brief summary of a delegate’s agenda and desired outcomes for the duration of the conference. It is a broad statement of purpose and should clearly demonstrate or include the following:

  • A depth of knowledge relating to the issues presented in the background guide, including but not limited to:

  • A deep understanding of the stance of the delegate’s assigned country, faction, or character on the committee’s topic/topics of discussion.

  • Strategies the delegate might employ to develop this position and attain the country/character’s goals

  • Clear tangible objectives to be achieved throughout the committee’s sessions

  • In the case of delegates in Crisis committees, include public goals (achieved in conjunction with other delegates) and private goals (achieved through communication with the backroom via note).

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    • Submission of an appropriate position paper before the deadline (February 18th, 11:00 PM EST) is required in order to be considered for any award.

    • Position papers should aim to cover all major topics introduced in the Background Guide of the assigned committee (ie. if IFAD has 2 topics, the position paper must assess and include discussion on both topics).

    • The best position papers in each committee will be recognized with a Book Award.

    • Ad Hoc committee delegates are not expected to submit a position paper.

    • Delegates may not use material generated by AI such as ChatGPT. Such material is often irrelevant and/or factually inaccurate, and represents a form of plagiarism. Plagiarism is taken seriously at NAMUN and may result in consequences for the delegate involved, including disqualification from awards.

    • Position papers should be 1-2 pages of letter paper in length, have one-inch margins, be single OR double-spaced, and use 12-point Times New Roman font.

    • Please include your full name, school, and committee name in your submission.

    • Please cite all external sources used for research when writing your position paper. Use either the Chicago Manual of Style or MLA. Note that bibliographies do not count towards the page count. See OWL Purdue for references and support on citations/sourcing.

    • All submissions should be in PDF format and should be named in the following manner: Country/Character_Committee_NAMUN2026 (e.g., Canada_ECOFIN_NAMUN2026 or PráxedesMateoSagasta_Spain_NAMUN2026).

    • Please submit complete position papers to your designated committee email, located on the website.

    • Due date: February 18th, 2026 at 11:00PM EST

  • GA Sample Position Paper
    SA/Crisis Sample Position Paper

    These are past examples of effectively formatted and structured position papers. The content and structure of your paper may vary, given your committee context. If you have any questions or concerns or would like further guidance on writing your position paper, please contact the Deputy Secretary-General of Content, Catherine Wu, at dsgc@namun.org.